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My family's deepest sympathy for your loss, but what a wonderful sendoff.

Peace to your heart.

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It was wonderful tribute and memory we will always cherish.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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Thank you Eric.

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What a lovely tribute.

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If ever there was a ritual capable of making one feel better after a loss, it is this one. Amazing how cultures we smugly call "primitive;" Native Hawaiians, Native North Americans, know how to go home. We come from Nature, we are in Nature, we return to Nature. We must take care of Nature.

Aloha.

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What a beautiful sendoff!

Peace and comfort to you and yours!

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Beautiful way to remember your loved one.

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A beautiful tribute, Ken. We miss Jo every day up in the ‘hood.

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Ah, Ken, you've done it again.... Filled my eyes so I had a hard time actually finishing reading your piece. I suspect Jo would be pleased.

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So very sorry for your families loss. Having lived on Oahu for 5 years, I so appreciate the beauty of the island and the ceremonies that go with it. Aloha to all.

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Sad article. Hopefully time will heal.

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A beautiful tribute 🌸

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